Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 7.68.270 (2026)

Escrow moneys may be used for legal representation

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Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of *this act the department shall make payments from an escrow account to any person accused or convicted of a crime upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction after a showing by such person that such moneys shall be used for the exclusive purpose of retaining legal representation at any stage of the proceedings against such person, including the appeals process.

[ 1979 ex.s. c 219 s 19.]

Notes:

*Reviser's note: "this act," see note following RCW 7.68.250.

Severability—1979 ex.s. c 219: See note following RCW 70.125.010.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1995–1995 · leading case: In Re Dependency of Grove, 897 P.2d 1252 (Wash. 1995).

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In Re Dependency of Grove, 897 P.2d 1252 (Wash. 1995). · cites it 4× “In RCW 7.68.270, the Legislature provided that, notwithstanding other statutory provisions, funds paid to defendants in connection with information about their crimes (for movie rights, for example) may be used for "retaining legal representation at any stage of the proceedings…”

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